ALEA Press Releases

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is proud to share an update on the continued success of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, which has made measurable strides in promoting safety and reducing violent crime in Montgomery and surrounding areas.… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announces a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers only investigated… Read Full Release

As Alabamians gear up for the long Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging the public to make safety a top priority — on the roads, on the water and everywhere in between.Memorial Day weekend marks the official launch of ALEA’s… Read Full Release

At the request of the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an assault and robbery which occurred on May 18, on Interstate 65 near… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced today its support of “Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day,” which will be held on Friday, May 16, as part of a national safety awareness campaign. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division is joining boating professionals and… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to reiterate that Alabama citizens will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an ALEA Exam Office after the May 7, federal enforcement date. May 7, is not the last day citizens can obtain a STAR ID from… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is proud to announce that Senior Troopers Jacob Manning and Kenny Wade of ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division in Baldwin County have been named the recipients of the prestigious Alabama State Troopers Association (ASTA) Trooper of… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-… Read Full Release

As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe driving and making responsible decisions behind the wheel. In an effort to educate teens about the dangers of drinking and driving,… Read Full Release